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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Andros, Sir Edmund" to "Anise"
Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1
Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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"The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Andros, Sir Edmund' to 'Anise'" is a comprehensive reference work published in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a detailed source of knowledge covering a wide range of topics, primarily focusing on entries related to prominent figures, places, and various subjects from the alphabetic range of 'Andros' to 'Anise'. The opening of the encyclopaedia provides an overview of its structure and the contributions of various authors. It begins with the life of Sir Edmund Andros, an English colonial governor in America, detailing his military career and administrative role, along with his contentious governance in colonial New England. Following this entry, the text transitions into geographic and historical entries related to Andros, Greece, and eventually delves into various scientific topics with contributors recognized in fields such as botany, history, and surgery. This section sets the tone for the encyclopaedia as an educational resource, aimed at offering a broad and insightful exploration of cultural and scientific knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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